Are speed cameras legal in North Dakota?

North Dakota does not authorize automated traffic enforcement using speed or red-light cameras. Citations must be issued by a law enforcement officer who personally observes the violation and halts the driver.

The North Dakota Century Code (§ 39-07-07) specifies that an officer “shall
issue a traffic citation” to an individual the officer has stopped for a
violation. Because the law ties enforcement to officer-witnessed stops, there
is no legal mechanism for citations based solely on camera evidence. 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the National Conference of State Legislatures, and the Governors Highway Safety Association all confirm that North Dakota has no statutes permitting automated enforcement. 

While transportation agencies may use cameras for monitoring traffic flow or road conditions, mailed tickets from speed or red-light cameras are not legal. Enforcement of moving violations must come directly from an officer.